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Monday, May 31, 2010

Khiva - Uzbekistan

Samarkand and Bukhara were the magical cities on the silk road that called and lured me for so many years, but I wasnt aware that it was in the town of Khiva, I surprisingly found what I was looking for.

I am sure we all know some of the stories Scheherazade tell to King Shahryar to save her life in 1001 Nights or Arabian nights. For years I always dreamed of a place just like Khiva for the background of those stories.

It is a very well preserved town and a world heritage site, where you can jump into the history easily and be a character in one of the stories.

The only unpleasent thing I remember from my day in Khiva was heat. Although it was early May, the weather was so hot, making it difficult to walk in the beautiful streets of the town.

Wow amazing,i've been intriged by Sherezahade since i first heard of her and she and her stories are an inspiration,and you are right this is the place for her.Beautiful colours and wood-carving.I hope i'll get the opportunity one day to go there.Thanks for sharing.

When you tie all this in with the stories of the Arabian Nights, you set my imagination ablaze. And the photos make me wonder about the history that goes along with the myths: who built these buildings? Who lived here? Who carved that wood? I'd like to read a book about Khiva then walk among these treasures, knowing the answers.

SO so beautiful aysegul. instantly transported as if you are there. i love the heat but you are right... when i went to croatia, it was so hot due to all the stone and walled cities.just more need for gelato :)~laura